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. >>> in los angeles president obama is attending a fundraising breakfast now for 300 people. he's wrapping up a two-day west coast trip he started in san francisco yesterday. he was in they for three hours for two fundraisers raising five million dollars. he plans to speak in las vegas later today. his campaign says mr. obama and the democrats raised 60 million dollars last month. mitt romney the likely ran opponent and the republican party say together they've raised more than 76 million dollars in may. romney will be holding a campaign event today in st. louis. >>> meetings taking place in washington today into leaks over classified intelligence. a bipartisan group of congressional leaders met moments ago with national intelligence director james clapper. the meeting amid outrage over last week's "new york times" report that provided classified details what it described as a u.s. cyber attack targeting iran's centrifuge program. senator mccain claims the white house is leaking the information forever political gain. >> regardless of how politically useful these leaks may ha
. >>> in los angeles president obama is attending a fundraising breakfast now for 300 people. he's wrapping up a two-day west coast trip he started in san francisco yesterday. he was in they for three hours for two fundraisers raising five million dollars. he plans to speak in las vegas later today. his campaign says mr. obama and the democrats raised 60 million dollars last month. mitt romney the likely ran opponent and the republican party say together they've raised more than 76...
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president obama wants you to get involved in this week bay area visit. >> let you know you can get it. week bay area visit. >> let you know you can get it. paul ? oh, hey, charlene. what are you doing ? this is to help me with my online investing. i'm so overwhelmed by jargon and trading tools and data that i need to get as much blood to my brain as possible, just to make sense of it all. touch the ball. whoa ! get sharebuilder from ing direct. hey, my headache's gone. >> alabama base law firm he he saided the beef with taco bell w.drawn a class action suit claiming the fast food chain meat has too many pwip pwipders and extenders to meet federal guidelines. law firm says it withdrew the suit after taco bell changed its marketing and product disclosure policy. >> president obama is inviting entire country to take part in a town hall session planned for the bay area this week. it will be on facebook and he went on you tube today to promote it. >> going to be live spring and i'll answer question from his folks across the country. i hope you take a break from friending each other to rsv
president obama wants you to get involved in this week bay area visit. >> let you know you can get it. week bay area visit. >> let you know you can get it. paul ? oh, hey, charlene. what are you doing ? this is to help me with my online investing. i'm so overwhelmed by jargon and trading tools and data that i need to get as much blood to my brain as possible, just to make sense of it all. touch the ball. whoa ! get sharebuilder from ing direct. hey, my headache's gone. >>...
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obama says he expects a rigorous investigation. >>> police in texas say a registered nurse has con if fessed to shooting a young mother and abducting her newborn. mcclain faces charges of capital murder after witnesses say she opened fire on the woman outside a medical clinic yesterday. witnesses observed mcclain taking the three-day old baby while his mother screamed "my baby." the prosecutor described the plot on "good morning america." >> there were statements as indicated in the arrest record made by miss mckwhraeupb that led us to believe that in -- mcclain that led us to believe that this was intentional act. not miss golden was targeted specifically but this was part of a plan to kidnap a child. >> police found the little child unharmed several hours later. he will go home with his father today. >>> a few hours divers are expected to search four more south bay ponds and volunteers will be back out looking for missing morgan hill teenager sierra ma missing for more than a month. as the search continues techs are pouring over 12 hours of data from sonar scans taken from several p
obama says he expects a rigorous investigation. >>> police in texas say a registered nurse has con if fessed to shooting a young mother and abducting her newborn. mcclain faces charges of capital murder after witnesses say she opened fire on the woman outside a medical clinic yesterday. witnesses observed mcclain taking the three-day old baby while his mother screamed "my baby." the prosecutor described the plot on "good morning america." >> there were...
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measure obama said what motivated him came a couple weeks ago when he as he talked about budget, education, infrastructure and social security the media did not pay attention. >> during that entire week, the dominant news story wasn't about these huge monitor utility al choices we have to make it was about my birth certificate. >> many people are going to look at it. we'll have many people looking at it and obviously they have to make a decision because it is rather amazing it materializes. >> donald trump a potential contender has been the latest person to hound him for the birth certificate. he requested new document a aches, transcripts from his high school and college report zblashdz how did he get into harvard and how did he get into columbia. >> the president was very focused on the issues of day. >> we're not going to be able to solve our problems if we debt disdragged by side shows. >> he knows it won't put the issue for everyone. he will announce in about a month whether he will run for president. >>> an on own retailer signed a deal to officially put its name on the oakland colis
measure obama said what motivated him came a couple weeks ago when he as he talked about budget, education, infrastructure and social security the media did not pay attention. >> during that entire week, the dominant news story wasn't about these huge monitor utility al choices we have to make it was about my birth certificate. >> many people are going to look at it. we'll have many people looking at it and obviously they have to make a decision because it is rather amazing it...
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will address the nation next week about the situation in iraq. the address comes after this week's withdrawal of u.s. combat troops. we have the story. >> reporter: as the last u.s. combat brigade from iraq folds up their flag, president obama plans to show he has fulfilled a campaign promise. he will mark the end of the u.s. combat mission in iraq with a major speech. after stenbruising years of war ask the loss of more than 4400 soldiers, commanders on the ground say iraq is moving forward. >> it's moving forward a little bit economically, security forces are improving, its diplomatic efforts are improving, so they're headed in the right direction. >> reporter: the iraqi government said in a statement its forces are ready to take over security. but some in the country's government acknowledge many challenges remain. >> you have security problems, services, unemployment. 40% iraqis under poverty legal. of course, there are dangers. >> dangers iraq could return to a military dictatorship because politicians can't agree on forming a national gover
will address the nation next week about the situation in iraq. the address comes after this week's withdrawal of u.s. combat troops. we have the story. >> reporter: as the last u.s. combat brigade from iraq folds up their flag, president obama plans to show he has fulfilled a campaign promise. he will mark the end of the u.s. combat mission in iraq with a major speech. after stenbruising years of war ask the loss of more than 4400 soldiers, commanders on the ground say iraq is moving...
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two weeks an over the past two years. a deal likely could be worked out by the end of the week. >>> turning now to the controversy overseas. what are the goals of the nato military campaign in afghanistan, of course, is to help build a civilian government there. but it does not help when afghanistan's president criticizes the top u.s. commander general david petraeus in "the washington post" leaving reports to say that petraeus threatened to step down. "gma's" george stephanopoulos asked him about it. >> is that true? >> no, it's not. in fact, what took place, we read the interview contacting his closest advisers. >> you were surprised by it? >> it was a surprise. actually, when i sat down a couple days later. he said, hey, look, what's the big deal. i've raised these issues repeatedly. >>> but you needed to be reassured? >> i did. and i was. >> george will have more on the interview and the comments on the wikileaks documents with the starting reveal of corruption within the afghan government. it's on "afghanistan can we
two weeks an over the past two years. a deal likely could be worked out by the end of the week. >>> turning now to the controversy overseas. what are the goals of the nato military campaign in afghanistan, of course, is to help build a civilian government there. but it does not help when afghanistan's president criticizes the top u.s. commander general david petraeus in "the washington post" leaving reports to say that petraeus threatened to step down. "gma's"...
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the announce comes two weeks after president obama announced more fuel economy for trucks. >>> environmental impact study puts the cost for initial segment at anywhere between 10 to almost $14 billion. that is way above the $7 billion projected in 2009 for the merced to bakersfield route. increase is blamed on higher cost for building elevated tracks along the central valley. construction of the first leg is set to begin next year. >>> we have this just in from the state controller's office. california has seen a half billion dollar drop in tax revenues. that means the state could face so-called trigger budget cuts. under the new budget that governor brown and democrats approved, a number of automatic budget cuts affecting schools and colleges and other departments will take place if the state revenues do not reach $4 billion. >>> apple has just become the most valuable company in the country. the cupertino company stocks gained 3% bringing the market capitalization to $338 billion. surpassing oil giant exxon-mobil. that happened in the last half hour of trading. other big name corporations
the announce comes two weeks after president obama announced more fuel economy for trucks. >>> environmental impact study puts the cost for initial segment at anywhere between 10 to almost $14 billion. that is way above the $7 billion projected in 2009 for the merced to bakersfield route. increase is blamed on higher cost for building elevated tracks along the central valley. construction of the first leg is set to begin next year. >>> we have this just in from the state...
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this morning on this week obama campaign advisor squares off with romney campaign advisor in a lively debate. don't miss "this ""with george stephanopoulos coming up at 8:00 right here on abc7. >>> new this morning, 62 year old endurance swimmer, diana niad is trying again right now to make the swim from cuba to florida in shark infested waters. here you see her during a previous attempt. her team reports she's been stung four times by jellyfish but continues to press on with her quest to become the first to make that 103-mile crossing without a wet suit or a shark cage. at last word she had logged more than 10 hours in the water. she abandoned two previous attempts last summer of a suffering an as ma attack the first time and numerous jellyfish stings the second time around. >>> pride events will take center stage again today in downtown san jose. ♪ yesterday a walk around got a bird's-eye view of all the discovery near the tech museum. it marks the 37th annual pride weekend for the community. this year's theme is equality for everyone. it runs today from 11 to 7. and jeff martin n
this morning on this week obama campaign advisor squares off with romney campaign advisor in a lively debate. don't miss "this ""with george stephanopoulos coming up at 8:00 right here on abc7. >>> new this morning, 62 year old endurance swimmer, diana niad is trying again right now to make the swim from cuba to florida in shark infested waters. here you see her during a previous attempt. her team reports she's been stung four times by jellyfish but continues to press on...
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make every week a tanzeum week. president obama said he is making a commitment to keep troops in afghanistan fewer than 10,000 men and women staying through 2016. we are joined from the newsroom with more. janet? >> this is another delay in pulling out troops but president obama said it is continued support that is critical for afghanistan but, also, to prevent terrorist attacked here at home. 9,800 troops stay in afghanistan for most of 2016 and by the end of next year that number will decrease to 5,500 troops stationed at a small number of bases. >> the afghan people who have suffered so much, america's commit to you and to a secure, stable, and unifyied afghanistan remains firm. >> to the troops he assured a safer environment. >> to our men and women in uniform, i know this means some of you will rotate back into afghanistan. at end of our cam bat mission this is not like 2010 when 500 americans were killed and many more were injured. >> president obama said the troops will focus on training the afghanistan force
make every week a tanzeum week. president obama said he is making a commitment to keep troops in afghanistan fewer than 10,000 men and women staying through 2016. we are joined from the newsroom with more. janet? >> this is another delay in pulling out troops but president obama said it is continued support that is critical for afghanistan but, also, to prevent terrorist attacked here at home. 9,800 troops stay in afghanistan for most of 2016 and by the end of next year that number will...
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. >>> well about a week after president obama called for new cooperation to fight cyber a attacks, 40 people are engaged in a hacking event in silicon valley. >> one of the first examples what can be done when the government and private sector work together. >> david louie is live in mountain view at sell man tech with what they are discovering david. >> reporter: dan and cheryl, not says to think like a hacker but you have to stay ahead of them if you're going to fight them. here at sell man tech what they learned is going to be shared to soefren benefits. this is role reversal time, people who specialize in defending cyber attack rinse stead trying to think and act like hear. the target for three days breaching patient information and a pharmacy payment system. >> what we have in the room here are our best of the best representing ten countries flown in from around the world to walk in the footprints of an attack getting to the mind of an attack so we can better understand how to prevent these types of attacks. >> reporter: their progress is being tracked in a separate room. Ñiñr
. >>> well about a week after president obama called for new cooperation to fight cyber a attacks, 40 people are engaged in a hacking event in silicon valley. >> one of the first examples what can be done when the government and private sector work together. >> david louie is live in mountain view at sell man tech with what they are discovering david. >> reporter: dan and cheryl, not says to think like a hacker but you have to stay ahead of them if you're going to...
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night house republicans put another deal on the table, proposal would fund the government one more week while cutting $12 billion across federal agencies. if approved it would buy lawmakers a few more days to work out a budget. republican leaders will meet with president obama today at the white house to try and figure out a solution. both sides have been working around the clock to avoid a government shutdown which would force many federal agencies to close. the deadline is this friday. some are ready to say if a deal is not made. >> harry reid refuses to negotiate in good faith. that is the reality. >> in the con texas we're dealing with is not as bad but it's getting the job done. >> they are at odds in how much to cut. the president hopes it will be around $33 billion. a number of agencies will close but the most essential services including social security checks will continue. this fiscal year marks the longest period the federal government has gone without an agreed upon budget since the late 1970s. >> eric: federal firefighters are taking over in northern extra where a wildfire
night house republicans put another deal on the table, proposal would fund the government one more week while cutting $12 billion across federal agencies. if approved it would buy lawmakers a few more days to work out a budget. republican leaders will meet with president obama today at the white house to try and figure out a solution. both sides have been working around the clock to avoid a government shutdown which would force many federal agencies to close. the deadline is this friday. some...
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president obama plans to do his part, taking his family to florida next week for a vacation. abc news, the white house. >> carolyn: a new field poll reveals marijuana is already deeply woven into society in california. this news as voters plan to decide in november whether to legalize the drug for recreational use. the poll showed 42% of adults say they use marijuana to relieve pain or treat a medical condition. 39% were recreational users. 60% said the drug helps them to sleep or relax. 24 says it stimulatescraft different. and 47% of voters said they used marijuana at least once. >> alan: basketball, anyone? how the president spent his sunday. >> carolyn: small plane lands upside down. the couple inside walks away unhurt. >> leigh: it has been another kind of fall-like day across the bay area, with low clouds and fog, mist and drizzle. any 90s in the forecast? i think so. >> closed captioning brought to >> closed captioning brought to >> carolyn: first lady michelle obama and daughter sasha wrapped if thunder visit to spain, enjoying a lunch with the royal couple. they gree
president obama plans to do his part, taking his family to florida next week for a vacation. abc news, the white house. >> carolyn: a new field poll reveals marijuana is already deeply woven into society in california. this news as voters plan to decide in november whether to legalize the drug for recreational use. the poll showed 42% of adults say they use marijuana to relieve pain or treat a medical condition. 39% were recreational users. 60% said the drug helps them to sleep or relax....
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in the coming weeks, first lady michelle obama plans to hit five states. dan? >> john hendren, thank you. >>> a lot to talk about here, so we want to call in our senior washington editor rick klein for his weekly "political insights." rick, is it really so dire for the democrats right now that even long-serving democrats like barney frank are in actual trouble? >> reporter: dan, this is such a potent political environment, almost no democrat in the country can look in the mirror and say, i don't have anything to worry about at all this fall. democrats are playing defense wherever they can. that's why you are seeing president clinton campaign throughout new england, some of the bluest states in the nation. and that's why we see president obama visit four battleground states this week. all states he carried. all states have endangered democrats. democrats know if they hold onto enough of these seats, they're able to hold onto their majorities in the house and the senate. >> what is the generally accepted prognosis in washington right now about how democrats will
in the coming weeks, first lady michelle obama plans to hit five states. dan? >> john hendren, thank you. >>> a lot to talk about here, so we want to call in our senior washington editor rick klein for his weekly "political insights." rick, is it really so dire for the democrats right now that even long-serving democrats like barney frank are in actual trouble? >> reporter: dan, this is such a potent political environment, almost no democrat in the country can...
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this morning on this week obama campaign advisor squares off with romney campaign advisor in a lively debate. don't miss "this week" with george stephanopoulos coming up at 8:00 right here on abc7. >>> new this morning, 62-year-old endurance swimmer, diana niad, is trying again right now to make the swim from cuba to florida in shark-infested waters. here you see her during a previous attempt. this time around her team reports she's been stung four times by jellyfish but continues to press on with her quest to become the first to make that 103-mile crossing without a wet suit or a shark cage. at last word she had logged more than 10 hours in the water. she abandoned two previous attempts last summer after suffering an as ma attack the first time and numerous jellyfish stings the second time >>> pride events will take center stage again today in downtown san jose. ♪ yesterday that stilt walker got a bird's-eye view of the discovery near the tech museum. it marks the 37th annual pride weekend for the community. this year's theme is equality for everyone. the pride celebration runs tod
this morning on this week obama campaign advisor squares off with romney campaign advisor in a lively debate. don't miss "this week" with george stephanopoulos coming up at 8:00 right here on abc7. >>> new this morning, 62-year-old endurance swimmer, diana niad, is trying again right now to make the swim from cuba to florida in shark-infested waters. here you see her during a previous attempt. this time around her team reports she's been stung four times by jellyfish but...
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first lady delivered that message this morning during her historic week-long trip to south africa and botswana. in the emotional speech, mrs. obama encouraged women to stand up for their rights. >> you can be the generation that stands up and says that violence against women in any form, in anyplace, including the home, especially the home. that isn't just a women's rights violation. it's a human rights violation. >> earlier the first lady and her daughters visited former south african president nelson mandella at his request. after that, the family visited the day care center where they danced and read to the children. former vice president al gore is offering scathing new criticism of president obama's record on fighting global warming. mr. gore says the president has failed to stand up for "bold action" on the issue and says the president's policies have done little to improve the problem. former vice president criticism comes in the form of 7,000-word essay posted on "rolling stone" magazine website this morning. work on climate change earned him nobel prize and academy award for
first lady delivered that message this morning during her historic week-long trip to south africa and botswana. in the emotional speech, mrs. obama encouraged women to stand up for their rights. >> you can be the generation that stands up and says that violence against women in any form, in anyplace, including the home, especially the home. that isn't just a women's rights violation. it's a human rights violation. >> earlier the first lady and her daughters visited former south...
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their take on president obama's rough week. plus jon karl with wisconsin governor scott walker, could he be the gop's newest breakout star? >>> and remembering jfk with ken burns 50 years after dallas. i am today by luck. i put in the hours and built a strong reputation in the industry. i set goals and worked hard to meet them. i've made my success happen. so when it comes to my investments, i'm supposed to just hand it over to a broker and back away? that's not gonna happen. avo: when you work with a schwab financial consultant, you'll get the guidance you need with the control you want. talk to us today. losing thrusters. i need more power. give me more power! [ mainframe ] located. ge deep-sea fuel technology. a 50,000-pound, ingeniously wired machine that optimizes raw data to help safely discover and maximize resources in extreme conditions. our current situation seems rather extreme. why can't we maximize our... ready. ♪ brilliant. let's get out of here. warp speed. ♪ wmaestro of project management. baron of the build
their take on president obama's rough week. plus jon karl with wisconsin governor scott walker, could he be the gop's newest breakout star? >>> and remembering jfk with ken burns 50 years after dallas. i am today by luck. i put in the hours and built a strong reputation in the industry. i set goals and worked hard to meet them. i've made my success happen. so when it comes to my investments, i'm supposed to just hand it over to a broker and back away? that's not gonna happen. avo: when...
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a make or break week for president obama and governor romney. hunkering down, cramming for the big debate. what are their secrets to land the knockout punch? >>> peanut butter. a massive recall expanding tonight. we'll tell you which symptoms could spell trouble for you and your family. >>> and, oscar stunner. the new host for the academy awards. not a movie star. why fans of the "family guy" are having the last laugh tonight. >> victory is mine! >>> good evening from "world news." and we begin with breaking news. an american airlines plane has been forced to land under strange circumstances. a whole row of seats shaken loose,passengers upended. and this is the second time seats have come loose and forced a landing in three days. so, what is going on? for the latest on what happened today, let's go right to abc's senior national correspondent, jim avila. >> 685, what can i do for you? >> roger. got an unusual one for you. >> reporter: no one can remember this happening before. not passengers, so rattled they didn't want to be identified. >> the
a make or break week for president obama and governor romney. hunkering down, cramming for the big debate. what are their secrets to land the knockout punch? >>> peanut butter. a massive recall expanding tonight. we'll tell you which symptoms could spell trouble for you and your family. >>> and, oscar stunner. the new host for the academy awards. not a movie star. why fans of the "family guy" are having the last laugh tonight. >> victory is mine! >>>...
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. >> when i saw president obama a few weeks ago, i told him about our quarterly dinners, and i said, mr. president, if you want to see bipartisanship in washington, invite the women senators to help you get it done. and he loved the idea, and he plans to invite us to the white house. >> so, they say they're ready to tackle big issues like jobs, transportation, immigration, but it's their male counterparts who keep reopening roe versus wade and contraception. >> i think most of us would agree that the government doesn't have a place in that. it's really individual families who should make those decisions. >> i'm pro choice, so, i don't disagree with what my friend jean just said, but i think both issues should be settled and should not be the main focus of debate. >> well, senator collins, i don't think they are entirely settled, i mean, that's the problem. is that there were amendments introduced to say that women wouldn't have access to health insurance coverage for birth control. there was a question raised about whether or not we'll really have enforcement of equal pay for equal w
. >> when i saw president obama a few weeks ago, i told him about our quarterly dinners, and i said, mr. president, if you want to see bipartisanship in washington, invite the women senators to help you get it done. and he loved the idea, and he plans to invite us to the white house. >> so, they say they're ready to tackle big issues like jobs, transportation, immigration, but it's their male counterparts who keep reopening roe versus wade and contraception. >> i think most of...
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today, president obama urged patience. >> as we transition to afghan lead, we don't rush for the exits in a way that could end up leading to more chaos and more disaster. >> reporter: but it has now been over a decade of war. and the strains are evident everywhere. more than 76,000 cases of posttraumatic stress disorder have been identified in the army alone. investigators will look at the staff sergeant's background and what care he got in the field and back at joint base lewis-mcchord. the army medical facility there, madigan, is already being accused of reversing more than 200 ptsd diagnoses in order to save money. but the army today released a statement saying "to take a small number of unconnected incidents over time and present them as evidence of a troubled military community does a disservice." the murder charges against the staff sergeant are expected any day. then we'll know his name. for now, he has retained a lawyer and is saying nothing about what happened. for "nightline," i'm martha raddatz in washington. >> martha will have much more on this story as details become avai
today, president obama urged patience. >> as we transition to afghan lead, we don't rush for the exits in a way that could end up leading to more chaos and more disaster. >> reporter: but it has now been over a decade of war. and the strains are evident everywhere. more than 76,000 cases of posttraumatic stress disorder have been identified in the army alone. investigators will look at the staff sergeant's background and what care he got in the field and back at joint base...
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president obama plans to do his part, taking his family to florida next week for a vacation. abc news, the white house. >> alan: another cool day out there today. warmer temperatures are finally in the forecast. >> carolyn: leigh glaser is along next to let us know when >> carolyn: about 200 people marched in san francisco today, calling for an end to age discrimination. the one-mile age march ismer's first. organizers have plans for more of these marches this year in los angeles, washington, dc, and new york. the author of the viagra diaries organized today's event. >> alan: apparently there are regional preferences in the cell phones we yoovment use. there's a connection between where we live and at the brndz of smartphones we choose. [cell phone ringing] >> if a technological riff is tearing america apart. >> i have a blackberry. >> smartphones is straining marriages. >> i hate the iphone. i think the blackberry is awesome. it has full keyboard. >> also known as jealousy where i come from. >> reporter: blackberry, iphone, which is best depends on where you live. a californ
president obama plans to do his part, taking his family to florida next week for a vacation. abc news, the white house. >> alan: another cool day out there today. warmer temperatures are finally in the forecast. >> carolyn: leigh glaser is along next to let us know when >> carolyn: about 200 people marched in san francisco today, calling for an end to age discrimination. the one-mile age march ismer's first. organizers have plans for more of these marches this year in los...
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arrived in colombia last week. secret service director mark sullivan says, 11 secret service agents and 10 military personnel under investigation are all telling different stories about what happened. he has dispatched more investigators to colombia to interview the women. abc news has learned at accused agents will be forced to take a polygraph test. we'll have the latest from washington in 15 minutes. >>> a senate committee will get its chance today to grill officials from the general services administration about lavish parties paid for with taxpayers' money. the house oversight committee has been questioning officials for the past two days. their testimony revealed the san francisco-based gsa manager who planned the did $823,000 trip to las vegas, also visited the napa wine country, hawaii, guam all on the taxpayers' dime. officials say jeff neilly -- jeff neeley took those trips even after he was warned they were excessive. the whistle-blower saying gsa is now trying to recover the cost from those trips. >> by
arrived in colombia last week. secret service director mark sullivan says, 11 secret service agents and 10 military personnel under investigation are all telling different stories about what happened. he has dispatched more investigators to colombia to interview the women. abc news has learned at accused agents will be forced to take a polygraph test. we'll have the latest from washington in 15 minutes. >>> a senate committee will get its chance today to grill officials from the...
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this week, president obama advise the public to take a look at statements by mitt rom fee. and this is about as a candidate from 2007 and 2008 has made about going in to pakistan. about being willing to focus on osama bin laden. when mitt romney made comments suggesting this is a larger issue than just one person. yes, we've not heard the last of it i expect obama will be talking about this for six months. >> and you saw the turn at the end of the season. and we thank you for joining us tonight. we'll return you to your regular programming right now as george said this is an historic night and speech and first from combat zone live broadcast to the american people z for some of you i'll be rejoining you in just a moment. for the rest of you, good night. >> we want to bring you up to date on the many protests taking place this may day throughout the bay area. >> there is a large marsh on international boulevard thchl started at the fruit veil bart station. >> we're live on the ground here and we'll bring you live team coverage coming up at on abc 7 news at 4:00. >>> sky 7 hd
this week, president obama advise the public to take a look at statements by mitt rom fee. and this is about as a candidate from 2007 and 2008 has made about going in to pakistan. about being willing to focus on osama bin laden. when mitt romney made comments suggesting this is a larger issue than just one person. yes, we've not heard the last of it i expect obama will be talking about this for six months. >> and you saw the turn at the end of the season. and we thank you for joining us...
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it's a winning week. new job numbers are up. gas going down. double barrel relief for millions of americans. >>> on alert. al qaeda's playbook to attack america is uncovered in the compound, as president obama thanks the troops that took osama down. a first look at the bin laden files. >>> mississippi rising. with the highest water since the great depression. thousands forced to flee. >>> sneezing season. why this might be the most miserable spring yet for allergies, and what you can do to stop the suffering. >>> and, priceless. you can't measure a mother's love. but this mother's day weekend, someone has tried. >>> good evening. and what a week this has been. it began with word that bin laden is gone and it's ending with encouragement for everyone who drives a car or needs a job. today, we got the numbers so many americans have been waiting for. first, a strong new jobs report. 244,000 more people were hired last month, with the best private sector growth in five years. then, the dizzying drop in oil prices. they've plunged by almost $17 a bar
it's a winning week. new job numbers are up. gas going down. double barrel relief for millions of americans. >>> on alert. al qaeda's playbook to attack america is uncovered in the compound, as president obama thanks the troops that took osama down. a first look at the bin laden files. >>> mississippi rising. with the highest water since the great depression. thousands forced to flee. >>> sneezing season. why this might be the most miserable spring yet for allergies,...
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the first ever downgrade followed the deal earlier in the week to stepped the government's debt ceiling. >> the political brinksman ship was something beyond our expectations. >> s&p insisted it hat given plenty of warning they downafraid would come if the obama administration and congress did not produce a credible debt-cutting plan. the downgrade could have an immediate' effect on interest rates. credit cards, student loans and mortgage rates could all go up. we spoke to home buyers and severals today. >> this couple has been browsing for homes for a few months, and news of the u.s. got's downgrade added urgency to their surge. >> in this economy people are already not qualifying to buy houses, and to have this happen is just making it worse in a sense. >> their biggest concern is that interest on a future home loan will surge. >> definitely a situation where, if we wait too much longer and not knowing what's going to have with interest rate, could significantly affect our mortgage payment. >> bob evans is a real estate expert and says his main concern are buyers looking for mid-to lo
the first ever downgrade followed the deal earlier in the week to stepped the government's debt ceiling. >> the political brinksman ship was something beyond our expectations. >> s&p insisted it hat given plenty of warning they downafraid would come if the obama administration and congress did not produce a credible debt-cutting plan. the downgrade could have an immediate' effect on interest rates. credit cards, student loans and mortgage rates could all go up. we spoke to home...
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here's the invitation that went out for michelle obama's 50th tonight at 9:00. look there at the bottom right, dancing attire required. this week an image of the first lady proud of every one of those 50 years, earning her card from aarp and perhaps looking ahead a bit, she and the president getting a glimpse of their future when the first daughters were away. here's what she told barbara walters. >> you know, barbara, as barack noticed this summer with the girls both in camp, we got a glimpse of our future. just the two of us looking at each other at the dinner table. >> reporter: mrs. obama follows a long line of first ladies which who had a birthday celebrations at the white house. nancy reagan, turning 60, her staff looking on, richard nixon opening up the first family's private quarters to celebrate. >> because it's a special evening we opened up the second floor tonight, the whole family quarters. we can't offer you moon shine or irish whiskey but there is california champagne. watch out. >> champagne for a toast to a first lady. what did mamie eisenhower
here's the invitation that went out for michelle obama's 50th tonight at 9:00. look there at the bottom right, dancing attire required. this week an image of the first lady proud of every one of those 50 years, earning her card from aarp and perhaps looking ahead a bit, she and the president getting a glimpse of their future when the first daughters were away. here's what she told barbara walters. >> you know, barbara, as barack noticed this summer with the girls both in camp, we got a...
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tampa on their toes and to pivot from the offense on to the broader argument, a referendum on president obama's handling of the economy. >> reporter: romney's week before the convention including a stop in new orleans. the president is back on the campaign trail tuesday and wednesday in two battleground states, ohio and nevada. and david, expect to hear that one word again this week, medicare. >> we'll be on the trail with both sides first thing this week. david kerley, thank you. as i mentioned, undecideds in this country, americans who have yet to make up their minds, smaller group than ever and perhaps more powerful, too, with polling showing the race in a dead heat, people who haven't made up their mind represent about 6% of the voters. which means they could make a difference. right through november we'll check in with them. what do they still need to hear? you are the undecideds. meet patrick and taylor of ohio, husband and wife, children at home and for patrick -- what are you still waiting to hear? >> i'm sick of hearing all of the attacks, for me, the fiscal cliff is very startling to
tampa on their toes and to pivot from the offense on to the broader argument, a referendum on president obama's handling of the economy. >> reporter: romney's week before the convention including a stop in new orleans. the president is back on the campaign trail tuesday and wednesday in two battleground states, ohio and nevada. and david, expect to hear that one word again this week, medicare. >> we'll be on the trail with both sides first thing this week. david kerley, thank you....
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. >> last week palin told abc's barbara walters she is considering a run for president in 2012. in anent view taped yesterday, president obama told walters he respects palin's political skills, but hasn't given any thought to the possibility he may run against her. >> we shall see in time, of course. >>> well, let's go back to where we started and the cold, cold weather. >> it is still frosty out there. sandhya patel is here with more. >> we are heading for a day of record cold tomorrow morning. oakland hit 40 degrees and monterey 34. salinas is coming in at 30. it broke its previous record of 32 set in 2006. look at south lake tahoe. it is 8 below 0. records tied today, san francisco 41 degrees. that's going back to 1906. oakland airport was thurt-- 34, and that was a record tie as well. if you look at the time lapse from the high definition south beach camera, you will know with clear skies like this, a very cold, canadian air mass is settling in. the winds have dropped off at the lower elevations. we are in for a chilly night. right now in napa it is 29 degrees. when you fact
. >> last week palin told abc's barbara walters she is considering a run for president in 2012. in anent view taped yesterday, president obama told walters he respects palin's political skills, but hasn't given any thought to the possibility he may run against her. >> we shall see in time, of course. >>> well, let's go back to where we started and the cold, cold weather. >> it is still frosty out there. sandhya patel is here with more. >> we are heading for a...
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president obama warned democrats not to get complacent. what's the greatest threat to joe biden's chance right now? >> well, i do believe we have to put one good day in front of another. i take nothing for granted. 128 days, no wasted time. no underutilized resources and no regrets the day after the election. and again, we saw what overconfidence did in 2016 and the harm that exacted on the country. this election has everything at stake. any time we have said this is the most crucial election of our time. we thought it was true. but it just keeps getting more so. i do believe that it's going to be as long as we protect the vote. so if you ask what stands in the way? not the enthusiasm of the american people. not the excellence of our candidate for the president of the united states. we're so proud of joe biden, he'll be a great president. and all of the other candidates i'm so proud of, our house candidates, hopefully we'll win the senate, which is very possible. but protecting the vote from the voter suppression that the republicans know
president obama warned democrats not to get complacent. what's the greatest threat to joe biden's chance right now? >> well, i do believe we have to put one good day in front of another. i take nothing for granted. 128 days, no wasted time. no underutilized resources and no regrets the day after the election. and again, we saw what overconfidence did in 2016 and the harm that exacted on the country. this election has everything at stake. any time we have said this is the most crucial...
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has signed a bill ending the partial two-week shut down of faa. the stalemate has costed the government and taxpayers. they hoped to slash $16 million from the budget. but it ended up cost 390 amendment in lost tax revenues. now details on how the shutdown continues to effect the bay area. >> the gate remains padlocked and the construction krewes crews you not on the job building a brand-new control tower at oakland international airport. it ground to a standstill thanks to gridlock on faa's budget. he says the new faa funding deal is a mixed blessing. >> not real sure if we can start the project as quick as they turned it off a couple weeks ago. >> part of his team is now working on this office tower in santa clara. >> now there is a congressional deal, getting this crew back to work in oakland won't be easy and it also won't be cheap. >> well, we've started doing other things as a company. we've laid off manpower. >> he says there will be a slight delay pulling his team back together once he get that it's back on track. they will need to track d
has signed a bill ending the partial two-week shut down of faa. the stalemate has costed the government and taxpayers. they hoped to slash $16 million from the budget. but it ended up cost 390 amendment in lost tax revenues. now details on how the shutdown continues to effect the bay area. >> the gate remains padlocked and the construction krewes crews you not on the job building a brand-new control tower at oakland international airport. it ground to a standstill thanks to gridlock on...
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campaign advisers from both sides chimed in with obama campaign adviser pointing to corporate cuts made by romney which she says, hurt workers. >> mr. romney has put his business experience at the center of his rational for his candidacy it is important for people to understand is that what you want in the oval office? it comes with real consequences. >> what president obama did weakens medicare takes several billion dollars out and uses it to spend on a new entitlement that's the wrong approach. that's going to hurt current beneficiaries now. >> he said the governor's plan would replace medicare cuts by dismantling the president's insurance plan. >>> the faa is investigating an emergency landing in new jersey by a united airlines jet after passengers saw flames coming from one of the engines. the jet is highlighted in that video you see. the fbi says a tire on the plane blew apart last night during takeoff and the debris flew into the engine. united calls it a mechanical issue. none of the 173 onboard was hurt. >>> 62-year-old endurance swimmer diana nyad is trying again, right now to
campaign advisers from both sides chimed in with obama campaign adviser pointing to corporate cuts made by romney which she says, hurt workers. >> mr. romney has put his business experience at the center of his rational for his candidacy it is important for people to understand is that what you want in the oval office? it comes with real consequences. >> what president obama did weakens medicare takes several billion dollars out and uses it to spend on a new entitlement that's the...
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you can see the interview this week sunday morning at 8:00. >> today in san francisco, governor brown will sign a warm warm agreement with the government of china an outgrowth of the trip to beijing in april. the office says the agreement will boost cooperation on climate change and low carbon development. >> tough lesson for students at san francisco high school. the administration canceled a dance because it is a jewish holiday. some students are upset over the last minute decision. >> a senior is on the student body and was looking forward to a fundraising dance a chance for the senior board to raise money for prom and graduation. a day before the event, the principal told them the dance was canceled although it had been on the calendar for months. >> the school district said they had a few complaints from parent it was on the yom kippur holiday. >> it is rescheduled. >> we do not see a fed to cancel an event for observance of a religious holiday because we believe we should separate religious action from anything that goes into the planning of the school. >> she says they are losi
you can see the interview this week sunday morning at 8:00. >> today in san francisco, governor brown will sign a warm warm agreement with the government of china an outgrowth of the trip to beijing in april. the office says the agreement will boost cooperation on climate change and low carbon development. >> tough lesson for students at san francisco high school. the administration canceled a dance because it is a jewish holiday. some students are upset over the last minute...
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before the dust had even settled over last week's government shutdown showdown. jake tapper has that story from the white house tonight. >> reporter: president obama surprised a class of colorado eight graders at the white house this afternoon. last month, with the threat of a government shutdown, the school children were worried that the trip may be canceled. after a last-minute deal between the president and congress that threat was averted. now america turned to a fight that makes last week's seem like child's play. >> that's going to be a big battle. >> reporter: a battle over how much we as a nation borrow. currently, to keep the government operating, our government takes out a $100 billion loan every month, a mind-boggling number. that's enough to buy every month four mcdonald's happy meals for every single person in the world. or a month's worth of groceries for almost every american. or a new toyota camry for almost every person in philadelphia, houston, colorado springs and san francisco. but now we're about to reach our credit limit. next month, we'll m
before the dust had even settled over last week's government shutdown showdown. jake tapper has that story from the white house tonight. >> reporter: president obama surprised a class of colorado eight graders at the white house this afternoon. last month, with the threat of a government shutdown, the school children were worried that the trip may be canceled. after a last-minute deal between the president and congress that threat was averted. now america turned to a fight that makes last...
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so president obama is hitting the ground running with election day less than five weeks away. (applause) >> today another intimate backyard stop, another message. this time at a home in des moines, iowa. but the president's message is not without a small jab at the former republican administration. >> in the six months before i was sworn in, we lost 4 million jobs. but we had to take a number of emergency measures. we stepped in and we stopped the bleeding. now the economy is growing again. we've had private sector job growth for the last eight months. >> while the president generates enthusiasm in backyards and college campuses across the country, the republicans are not letting up. >> the democratic leaders leap down without stopping the tax increases, they're turning their backs on the american people. >> recent polls show the energy is largely on the republican side. >> enthusiasm gap that exists between republican voters and democratic voters is astounding. >> but the gap is closing. tomorrow the president meets with top congressional democrats for one last strategy sessi
so president obama is hitting the ground running with election day less than five weeks away. (applause) >> today another intimate backyard stop, another message. this time at a home in des moines, iowa. but the president's message is not without a small jab at the former republican administration. >> in the six months before i was sworn in, we lost 4 million jobs. but we had to take a number of emergency measures. we stepped in and we stopped the bleeding. now the economy is...
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. >>> one year ago this week, president obama signed into law the repeal of the military's don't ask, don't tell policy and began the process of gays and lesbians being able to serve openly. we saw one symbolic evidence of two women sailors sharing the traditional first kiss that marks a navy ship's return home. last month i went to afghanistan where i had a rare conversation with soldiers on the frontlines who told us what it was like to live in the closet and come oust it in a war zone. >> it must have been maddening to pretend you were something that you weren't. >> very much. >> when i finally did come out to them -- why didn't you come out sooner? >> i would tell them, i just didn't think it was fair to hide that part of my life. >> no, it actually made our friendship stronger. because they knew the knowledge they had could very well hurt my career. and they knew that by me telling them, i trusted them a lot.'hnn >> ever since i was in the military, i had three live, i had a life as a soldier, a life as a gay man in my personal life and a life with my family, which i wouldn't out
. >>> one year ago this week, president obama signed into law the repeal of the military's don't ask, don't tell policy and began the process of gays and lesbians being able to serve openly. we saw one symbolic evidence of two women sailors sharing the traditional first kiss that marks a navy ship's return home. last month i went to afghanistan where i had a rare conversation with soldiers on the frontlines who told us what it was like to live in the closet and come oust it in a war...
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. >>> first lady official obama and her daughters are on a week-long visit to africa. they paid respects to nelson mandella today in a private visit at the home of the former south african president in johannesburg. the 92-year-old asked to meet them. mrs. obama, her mother and the girls were shown some of mandelll's personal papers. the first meeting between the african-american first lady and the political prisoner who became the country first elected black president. >> 99. 100. 101. pick your number there. >> once you get in triple digits, it's psychological near 100 anyway or monetary. [ laughter ] depending how you want to stay cool. look outside. we have flight departure delays out of lax. nothing is going slow at sfo this morning. we will talk about areas where we may set record highs today. we will show you when the cooler weather gets here. >> thank you. increasing the fear factor. new and frightening label put on every cigarette tax to date. >> why jet blue is dropping the popular promotion that allows people unlimited travel for a month. ♪ [ male announce
. >>> first lady official obama and her daughters are on a week-long visit to africa. they paid respects to nelson mandella today in a private visit at the home of the former south african president in johannesburg. the 92-year-old asked to meet them. mrs. obama, her mother and the girls were shown some of mandelll's personal papers. the first meeting between the african-american first lady and the political prisoner who became the country first elected black president. >> 99....
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this week president obama hits four states. states he won in the past. >> it means there is no such thing as a safe state for democrats this year. there is no such thing as a dark blue state. there is no such thing as a safe slam dunk election. >> reporter: both parties are focused on the economy and who voters trust to fix it. >> they know if they want to save america, they've got to change the congress and that's going to happen on november 2nd. >> this isn't a prescription for economic growth. this is a prescription for surrender. we can't do that. >> reporter: when president obama campaigns in wisconsin this week, democratic senator russ feingold won't be there. the senator is opting for a appearance with the more popular michelle obama scheduled for next month. vinita and mike. >> emily schmidt live in washington, thank you. >>> the new round of mideast peace talks has entered into a crucial phase. the palestinians have threatened to walk out if more jewish settlements are built on the west bank. that new construction coul
this week president obama hits four states. states he won in the past. >> it means there is no such thing as a safe state for democrats this year. there is no such thing as a dark blue state. there is no such thing as a safe slam dunk election. >> reporter: both parties are focused on the economy and who voters trust to fix it. >> they know if they want to save america, they've got to change the congress and that's going to happen on november 2nd. >> this isn't a...
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. >>> president obama has set a new record on twitter, 53,000 tweets were sent out per minute during his nomination speech, compared to mitt romney who averaged a little more than 14,000 per minute during his speech last week. twitter says the president's top tweeted messages last night were, i'm no longer just a candidate, i'm the president. and i will never turn medicare into a voucher. >> american taxpayers will not likely get their money back in a solyndra reorganization land that moved forward this morning in court. a bankruptcy judge approved the fremont-based company's explanation of its plan, clearing the way for creditors to vote on. the irs plans to fight the plan at an october confirmation hearing saying it allows two private equity funds that controls solyndra to get tax breaks. >>> apple's new venture. >>> back in uniform, prince harry is back in the war zone in afghanistan on a dangerous new mission. >>> mammograms may do more harm than good for a certain type of woman. i work at the cable company, and i get to wear a hard hat... a question already! my mom says cable ca
. >>> president obama has set a new record on twitter, 53,000 tweets were sent out per minute during his nomination speech, compared to mitt romney who averaged a little more than 14,000 per minute during his speech last week. twitter says the president's top tweeted messages last night were, i'm no longer just a candidate, i'm the president. and i will never turn medicare into a voucher. >> american taxpayers will not likely get their money back in a solyndra reorganization land...
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and you can't do that week after week and not realize that this is not -- this is your choice, your war. >> fascinating insights. our thanks to diane sawyer. bob woodward's book, obama's wars, is in stores now. >>> when we come back, another story from the war, but this time shocking revelations from the front lines. an arresting scene of confession. tttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt 66% of new products have some kind of intelligence built in... refrigerators order groceries from the store. washing machines run when energy prices are lowest... and dryers call for service before they break down. air conditioners respond to local weather reports. software gives businesses new ways to connect to customers. by making things smarter, life gets better. that's what i'm working on. i'm an ibmer. i'm an ibmer. i'm an ibmer. let's build a smarter planet. we want to prove it. take the natural instincts challenge. get healthier color in 10 minutes. guaranteed. or, we'll buy you 2 boxes of your old color. for details, go to naturalinstincts.com. or, we'll buy you 2 boxes of your old color. words alon
and you can't do that week after week and not realize that this is not -- this is your choice, your war. >> fascinating insights. our thanks to diane sawyer. bob woodward's book, obama's wars, is in stores now. >>> when we come back, another story from the war, but this time shocking revelations from the front lines. an arresting scene of confession. tttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt 66% of new products have some kind of intelligence built in... refrigerators order groceries from...
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the house could pass the bill next week. now, the obama administration is expected to announce new online services and a job bank to help vets search for new jobs. now, also participating in the parade were veterans from the korean and vietnam wars and it was a nice one n the newsroom abc 7 news. >> and thank you, leanne. this afternoon, police investigating the death of a female driver whose car ran off the road. authorities got a call after 12:30 and found a car about 700 feet down a canyon and the body of a white female is above it. preliminary reports suggest the woman is approximately 58 years old from a 2006 land rover appearing to have rolled over several times. >> san francisco supervisor has now conceded defeat in the mayoral election. the latest numbers show he was 40% of the vote compared to 60% for incumbent ed lee, declaring victory wednesday. he's waiting for absentee ballots to be counted and today congratulated lee with the rest of the candidates. >> time for a check of the forecast. it's drizzley forecast. >
the house could pass the bill next week. now, the obama administration is expected to announce new online services and a job bank to help vets search for new jobs. now, also participating in the parade were veterans from the korean and vietnam wars and it was a nice one n the newsroom abc 7 news. >> and thank you, leanne. this afternoon, police investigating the death of a female driver whose car ran off the road. authorities got a call after 12:30 and found a car about 700 feet down a...
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president obama is accusing the u.s. chamber of commerce of using foreign cash to help fund political ads. and he wants the group to disclose its donors' list. the chamber has spent $20 million in this year's campaign, mostly attacking democrats. it claims no foreign money is being used to pay for political activities. >>> the republican candidate for governor of new york is refusing to apologize for comments he made about gays. carl paladino told a group of jewish leaders he does not want children brainwashed into thinking that homosexuality is acceptable. during a columbus day parade, paladino insisted he is not anti-gay. abc's linsey davis talked to him on the parade route. >> reporter: what would you say to the gay population today? >> i'm 100% in favor of gay rights. >> reporter: and that is? >> his democratic opponent, andrew cuomo, said the comments were reckless and divisive, in light of recent anti-gay violence in the city. >>> and in related news, anti-gay sentiments may have driven yet another teenager to suic
president obama is accusing the u.s. chamber of commerce of using foreign cash to help fund political ads. and he wants the group to disclose its donors' list. the chamber has spent $20 million in this year's campaign, mostly attacking democrats. it claims no foreign money is being used to pay for political activities. >>> the republican candidate for governor of new york is refusing to apologize for comments he made about gays. carl paladino told a group of jewish leaders he does not...
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three cs, that's where he's got to do really well. >> reporter: while they lead in the polls, team obama know that debates can be a game-changer. so the president will have to look strong and forceful, not passive, and he needs to avoid appearing irritable or impatient, and don't be long-winded. >> they're trying to get him into the mode of being able to answer questions short, concisely and to the point, and so it's much more like his mannerisms, his style and the way he comes across. >> the pressure is on for this first debate, and it could be a huge audience. anywhere between 50 million to 65 million people may actually tune in to see these two men square off on wednesday night. >> all right. we'll be covering it right here on abc. david, thank you. >> thanks to you live, david. >>> and let's bring in the host of abc's "this week," george stephanopoulos. also live for more on this. the goal wednesday night is for each candidate to focus on the other person's weakness. >> no question about it. after seeing ron claiborne's piece, i think it's to avoid a justin bieber moment. but that's
three cs, that's where he's got to do really well. >> reporter: while they lead in the polls, team obama know that debates can be a game-changer. so the president will have to look strong and forceful, not passive, and he needs to avoid appearing irritable or impatient, and don't be long-winded. >> they're trying to get him into the mode of being able to answer questions short, concisely and to the point, and so it's much more like his mannerisms, his style and the way he comes...
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the big story this week and last week, people in the individual insurance market, about 15 million, getting notices from their insurance companies they won't be able to renew their policies next year. it doesn't comply with the mandates in obama care. their policies they purchased, individually rated, got rated for whatever their health condittion was. over 10 million people are losing policies. joe manchin said something very interesting, no one should be forced to buy a policy that's inferior or costs more than what they have had already. defenders will say, that helps subsidize other people. >> that's part of the defense. the other thing that the white house is going to say, donna brazile, some of the people will have to pay more, but they're going to be paying more for a better policy. >> absolutely. look, i think this rollout was a huge bundle. it was a mistake, no question about it. going back to the architect of the medicare program said success in any social program is inspiration and 99% implementation. i think it's going to work better over the next 30 days. people are not only en
the big story this week and last week, people in the individual insurance market, about 15 million, getting notices from their insurance companies they won't be able to renew their policies next year. it doesn't comply with the mandates in obama care. their policies they purchased, individually rated, got rated for whatever their health condittion was. over 10 million people are losing policies. joe manchin said something very interesting, no one should be forced to buy a policy that's inferior...
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. >> big week. rick klein, thank you. >> reporter: thanks, dan. >>> both the white house and congress say boosting the economy is still their top priority and this weekend's holiday shopping gives cause for some modest optimism. 212 million people have hit the stores since thursday. that's up 8% since last year. and their average spending including online sales rose 6.4% to 365 bucks. retailers hope they can keep that momentum going. >>> and coming up here on "world news" this sunday, the struggling homeowners paid thousands to a company that promised to help, but cost them their homes and their savings. officials say this is a new kind of scam, and "world news" investigates. >>> and the country's hidden health care crisis, and the doctor who is committed to fixing it. ugh, my sinuses... the congestion... it's your fault. naturally, blame the mucus. well, i can't breathe. did you try blowing your nose? of course. [ both ] and nothing came out. instead of blaming me, try new advil congestion relief.
. >> big week. rick klein, thank you. >> reporter: thanks, dan. >>> both the white house and congress say boosting the economy is still their top priority and this weekend's holiday shopping gives cause for some modest optimism. 212 million people have hit the stores since thursday. that's up 8% since last year. and their average spending including online sales rose 6.4% to 365 bucks. retailers hope they can keep that momentum going. >>> and coming up here on...
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an estate that the first family rented, at a cost of up to $50,000 a week. the obamas hit the aptly-named sweet life cafe, where the president had the new pasta appetizer with lobster and tenderloin. >> they're having a great time, actually. the rain has not dampened spirits there. they're playing board games. >> reporter: a customer shot this at a local bookstore. but there's few imageses of the first vacationers. it's almost true with almost 10% unemployment and troops in harm's way in iraq and afghanistan, there's an extra sensitivity to images of the president having fun in the sun. or the rain. after all, the president is briefed every day on the economy and on national security by this guy, counterterrorism adviser, john brennan. >> anytime i have to convey to the president, i can do it quickly. >> reporter: this is jake tapper on martha's vineyard. >> that's what's making news on "america this morning." aa . >>>> in the news this wednesday morning, firefighters make progress in the battle to control a 375 acre wildfire burning in contra costa county,
an estate that the first family rented, at a cost of up to $50,000 a week. the obamas hit the aptly-named sweet life cafe, where the president had the new pasta appetizer with lobster and tenderloin. >> they're having a great time, actually. the rain has not dampened spirits there. they're playing board games. >> reporter: a customer shot this at a local bookstore. but there's few imageses of the first vacationers. it's almost true with almost 10% unemployment and troops in harm's...
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forces sent into afghanistan by president obama were deployed last week. they're going to serve in eastern afghanistan, a remote region where the insurgency is very strong. this is a crucial test of mr. obama's surge strategy. our martha raddatz went to the front lines with the commanding general of american forces in that part of the country. >> reporter: for two days, we traveled with major general john campbell across vast stretches of countryside to some of the most remote and dangerous combat outposts in afghanistan. >> on top of the hill top is pakistan. they're hit with ten rounds of indirect fire yesterday. >> reporter: which is why, when we hit the landing zone, we are told to run. general campbell commands more than 30,000 soldiers, who see regular and sustained combat. some, just rushing back to reload when we arrive. it has been a bloody summer. when we visited general campbell in july, he had lost 27 soldiers. >> we've at least doubled what we had before. about 76 right now. >> reporter: so many soldiers that campbell can no longer carry the c
forces sent into afghanistan by president obama were deployed last week. they're going to serve in eastern afghanistan, a remote region where the insurgency is very strong. this is a crucial test of mr. obama's surge strategy. our martha raddatz went to the front lines with the commanding general of american forces in that part of the country. >> reporter: for two days, we traveled with major general john campbell across vast stretches of countryside to some of the most remote and...
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tomorrow morning on "this week" christiane's guests include president obama's former national security adviser retired general james jones. >>> still ahead this saturday night, heading out to dinner this weekend? we already pay attention to the prices but what about when the calories are listed? surprise findings about what it's doing to the family dinner. >>> we've long known about berries, chocolate, to may tows. but the latest super food. this last one surprised us. >> last chapters from "gone with the wind" tonight. what do they reveal?o they reve? what's all this? big news! we have another way to help you save. oh, really? how? by bundling. if you get your homeowners and auto insurance together, we give you even more savings. ooh! big bundle. [ chuckling ] home and auto together. it's like peanut butter and jelly. oh, or like burgers and fries. or pickles and ice cream. unicorns and glitter! no? bundling to save you more. now, that's progressive! call or click today. i don't always let the worry my pipes might leak compromise what i like to do. i take care with vesicare, because i
tomorrow morning on "this week" christiane's guests include president obama's former national security adviser retired general james jones. >>> still ahead this saturday night, heading out to dinner this weekend? we already pay attention to the prices but what about when the calories are listed? surprise findings about what it's doing to the family dinner. >>> we've long known about berries, chocolate, to may tows. but the latest super food. this last one surprised...
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president obama calling it a milestone. across the country men waiting to cast their vote and the women waiting in their own lines, too. millions proudly showing off their fingers stained in purple after voting. abc is on the massive turnout and the millions who defied threats from the taliban to vote. >> reporter: they stood for hours. millions braving the rain. >> the democracy is spreading all over the world. >> reporter: from women in burkas to 89-year-olds. all i want is a peaceful afghanistan he told us. every inc. stained finger here, a gesture of defiance from the taliban. >> i'm very happy. >> a 25-year-old woman put it in a message from the entire country to the militant. >> you are the loser and we are the winners. >> reporter: that win is historic. 7 million out of 12 million eligible voters cast a ballad, a 58% turnout equal of that to the u.s. elections in 2012 and to the biggest victory of all, 35% of all voters were women. today's votes cap off months of campaigning with extremely tight security. stakes coul
president obama calling it a milestone. across the country men waiting to cast their vote and the women waiting in their own lines, too. millions proudly showing off their fingers stained in purple after voting. abc is on the massive turnout and the millions who defied threats from the taliban to vote. >> reporter: they stood for hours. millions braving the rain. >> the democracy is spreading all over the world. >> reporter: from women in burkas to 89-year-olds. all i want is...
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how do you bring up chinese surveillance during a week of headlines here about surveillance in our own country. jim avila on the sum it and on the other first lady the president had tea with, is she behind a choinz camelot. >> reporter: as the leaders of the world two biggest economic engines strolled among the palm trees, president obama had the difficult task of asking china not to hack american computers for defense secrets at the same time critics say the u.s. government is spying on its own people. >> that's a complicated and important piece of business but it's different from these issues of theft and hacking. >> reporter: late today the white house released a statement from the director of national intelligence in an attempt to make it clear the administration is not hacking the servers of facebook and yahoo! to read american e-mail. instead, the government targets foreign intelligence information concerning major foreign targets located outside the united states under court order. president obama says he's trying to strike the right balance. >> we're going to have to find ways
how do you bring up chinese surveillance during a week of headlines here about surveillance in our own country. jim avila on the sum it and on the other first lady the president had tea with, is she behind a choinz camelot. >> reporter: as the leaders of the world two biggest economic engines strolled among the palm trees, president obama had the difficult task of asking china not to hack american computers for defense secrets at the same time critics say the u.s. government is spying on...
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did he see the job numbers that came out last week? >> reporter: by the end of the day, an irritated president obama took the unusual step of clarifying what he meant. >> the economy is not doing fine. there are too many people out of work. one of the things that people get so frustrated about is that, instead of actually talking about what would help, we get wrapped up in these political games. >> reporter: the president's clarification, diane, came because of the heightened sensitivity there is in the white house right now to those economic fears about what's going on in europe. diane? >> okay, thank you, jake. and of course, also, fear about what's going on in syria, and we take you there now. for the first time, evidence of that massacre we first told you about days ago. yesterday, u.n. monitors tried and failed to see the site of the alleged killings, turned back by a hail of bullets, you may remember. but today, they got there, and with cameras. here's abc's global affairs anchor christiane amanpour. >> reporter: u.n. monitors go
did he see the job numbers that came out last week? >> reporter: by the end of the day, an irritated president obama took the unusual step of clarifying what he meant. >> the economy is not doing fine. there are too many people out of work. one of the things that people get so frustrated about is that, instead of actually talking about what would help, we get wrapped up in these political games. >> reporter: the president's clarification, diane, came because of the heightened...